have a mechanic check fluids they rot with age i bought a crown vic back in that only had k miles elderly owner flushed coolant amp brakes power steering fluid was ok opted to change tranny fluidfilter amp fuel filter as well remember to check your vin for recalls big one for me was the lighting control module repair at dealer fun fact i filed a complaint to the feds about it when mine failed at k miles found out online that it was a widelyknown issue my complaint helped prompt ford to do a safety recall and give out refunds